18 Reasons It’s Awesome Being A Woman

It might seem, on the face of it, that this is not the easiest time to be a woman.

For one thing, Americans have an accused serial sexual abuser sitting in the White House – a man who refers to women as dogs and calls breastfeeding mothers “disgusting.” His election triggered protest marches all over the world, as women feared for their reproductive rights, as well as for the plight of refugees and the fate of the planet in general.

On the other hand, for the first time in history, women are coming forward with our stories of sexual harassment and assault in droves – and we’re being believed. Men are facing consequences for their actions. People are having important conversations about consent, and about the importance of women’s sexual pleasure. When you really stop and think about it, it’s an amazing time to be a woman. We’re more powerful than ever before. We are a force. And we’re only getting stronger.

And so, to celebrate this International Women’s Day, here are 18 amazing things about being a woman. Watch out, world.